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UAE Islamic T-sukuk auction draws $1.72 billion in bids, oversubscribing by 5.7 times

This $299.49 million auction is part of the Islamic T-Sukuk issuance program for August 2024

UAE’s AD Ports climbs to 19th place in 2024 global rankings: Report

The port operator expanded to 33 terminals across 8 countries in 2024

Qatar achieves $5.51 billion in trade surplus in July 2024, total exports reach $8.28 billion

Import levels rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year, reaching $2.77 billion

Abu Dhabi’s Tabreed achieves carbon verification, reducing emissions by 19,320 tons annually

This follows Tabreed's 2023 initiatives, including the first geothermal-powered district cooling plant with ADNOC

UAE’s MoEI partners with RAK Petroleum Authority to drive sustainable energy transition

The agreement emphasizes data exchange, natural hydrogen research, and carbon capture

Oman’s real estate transactions hit $4.41 billion by end of July 2024, up 6.4 percent

The total value of sales contracts reached OMR631.3 million during this period

Celebrating Emirati Women’s Day: Visa’s ‘She’s Next’ returns to UAE with third edition

The third edition supports women entrepreneurs in publishing, fashion, food, and more over several months

Oil prices steady amid smaller U.S. inventory draw, Libya’s supply concerns

Brent oil futures for October delivery dipped slightly to $78.62 a barrel

GCC listed banks post record $14.8 billion net profit in Q2 2024

Year-over-year, the growth was robust at 9.2 percent compared to Q2 2023

Dubai Centre for Family Businesses introduces new guide on governance, strategic services

This guide provides an overview of Family Office governance structures, their expertise, services, and key benefits

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise acquires 23 aircraft for $1.1 billion

The portfolio has an average age of 3.4 years, a lease term of 8.8 years, and serves 13 airlines in 9 countries

Emirates Group highlights 38 percent contribution of Emirati women to workforce growth

The Group supported 70+ Emirati women through leadership programs

UAE: $9.52 billion surge in AUM by portfolio management companies, investment funds

The SCA reported an 83 percent increase in authorized companies this year, rising from 18 to 33 since January

$2.3 trillion crypto market reaches new heights, 95 percent more millionaires: Report

The count of Bitcoin millionaires has surged by 111 percent to reach 85,400

Egypt’s sovereign wealth fund appoints Noha Khalil new acting CEO

TSFE's board of directors also approved the certification of the Fund's budget for submission to the general assembly

Emirati Women’s Day: Celebrating the driving forces behind Abu Dhabi’s SME growth

How Emirati female entrepreneurs help shape Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy

Oil prices rise on strong API data, ongoing supply concerns

Brent crude futures set to expire in October rose by 0.5 percent to $79.92 a barrel

RAKEZ-registered businesses can now open Mbank digital business accounts in less than 48 hours

Businesses in RAKEZ can now gain access to Mbank's comprehensive suite of secure, customized, and advanced digital banking solutions

UAE’s ADNOC deploys cutting-edge AI system Neuron 5 to boost operational efficiency

The innovative solution autonomously monitors equipment to optimize performance and enable preventive maintenance

2.7 million tax free tags issued in UAE’s digital VAT refund system for tourists in H1 2024

UAE's digital VAT refund system processed 19.67 million transactions during this period

Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label to promote sustainable business practices

The label helps organizations assess their ESG preparedness and maturity, earn recognition, and drive business growth

Businesswomen make up 18 percent of all entrepreneurs in UAE, 48.8 percent hold executive-director positions: Report

The share of women in the workforce also rose to 34.6 percent in 2024, up from 32.5 percent in 2023